'Hero' who rescued pensioner on mobility scooter from A38 Aston Expressway 'deserves award'

A "hero" truck driver who helped rescue a pensioner on a mobility scooter from the A38 Aston Expressway has been told he deserves an award. The elderly woman drove down a huge stretch of the 50mph motorway before she was stopped at Dartmouth Circus.

Thankfully, a kind-hearted recovery truck driver managed to shield and escort the woman throughout her journey by blocking the lane behind her. He was concerned after noticing her 'swapping lanes' though admitted she appeared unfazed.

The Good Samaritan's wife, who chose to remain anonymous, told BirminghamLive her husband put his lights on and escorted her the entire way before police arrived. "My husband phoned police to alert them," she said.

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"He said she didn't look unduly distressed or worried. In fact, she flipped him the finger when he tried to herd her off near Aston. [We're] just glad she's safe."

BirminghamLive readers praised the truck driver for thinking quickly on his feet and for his "patience". Reader Gaynor Cotterill wrote on Facebook: "That driver who protected her deserves an award."

Agreeing, Angela Lomas said: "Thank goodness for that angel in the pick up truck." Marie Durber-Reeves added: "Well done to the recovery driver for his time and patience."

Readers also got behind the pensioner and wished her well. Jessica Bricknall said: "I hope I'm like this when I'm old." Joanne Hodge wrote: "Go girl!"

Kevin Pearson added: "Gotta love the Midlands."